Discover the hidden treasure in Aura

A courageous kookaburra, a thrilling story, and a real treasure hunt! Read the story of Kira the kookaburra, and read closely…because it contains clues to an actual treasure hidden somewhere in our town.

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About the hunt

Kira’s Tale is a story about a shy kookaburra on a journey to find her courage. And it’s magical – hidden within the story are clues leading to a real treasure right here in Aura!

Will you solve the clues and find the treasure?

It’s the hunt for the silver kookaburra!

The treasure is a one-of-a-kind sparkling silver Kira’s Tale coin, meticulously crafted and customised with 1/2 oz of fine silver.

More info and FAQ

How does the treasure hunt work?

It’s super simple and totally free to join! I’ve written a short story about a kookaburra, and the story contains clues to a real treasure hidden somewhere in Aura.

What’s the treasure?

The treasure is a one-of-a-kind sparkling silver Kira’s Tale coin, meticulously crafted and customised with 1/2 oz of 99.99% pure silver.

Where should I search?

The location you’re looking for is somewhere within Aura, Queensland (Banya, Baringa, and Nirimba suburbs).

Is the treasure buried or on private property?

It’s not buried, on private property, in or under water, in a cemetery, or hidden in a dangerous location. It’s outdoors in a safe, public place that can be accessed without violating any laws. You don’t have to talk to anyone and there’s no equipment or specialised knowledge needed.

Does it cost money to participate?

Nope! I made it for fun and it’s completely free.

How long is the story?

It’s only one page!

Why do I have to provide my email?

An email’s required to download the story to help keep the website secure and ensure the legitimacy of the hunt. It will also help keep everyone updated on the status of the hunt, and when the story’s been solved.

Can I just download the story once then share it with friends and family?

It’s better that everyone downloads the story individually. This gives me an idea of how many people are interested – if there’s enough, there’s a possibility we can do another one in the future!

Why did you create this?

A really long time ago, my parents told me about a children’s storybook that contained clues to a real life treasure hidden within its pages and illustrations. I thought this concept was so cool… Now I want to give others the thrill, excitement, and “a-ha!” moments that come with solving a puzzle and finding a treasure in the real world.

What are the rules or Terms and Conditions?

The treasure is not buried, on private property, in or under water, in a cemetery, or hidden in a dangerous location. It’s outdoors in a safe, public place that can be accessed without violating any laws, and there’s no equipment required or specialised knowledge needed.

To ensure the legitimacy of the hunt, a substitute (or “proxy”) token is hidden in its place. The person who solves the clues and finds this proxy item will get to trade it in for the silver Kira coin.

No purchase necessary. Open to residents of Australia. No cash substitution is allowed. There is one (1) treasure, and whoever solves the clues first and is considered the finder and gets to keep it. At that point, it’s considered a gift from me to the finder, which carries no liability to pay income tax. From there, the finder can choose to keep it, sell it, trade it, or do whatever they’d like with it. The finder may choose to remain anonymous following the receipt of this gift. If you decide to search, you do so at your own risk. Please use caution and discretion and obey all local laws at all times. By choosing to participate in this search, you agree to indemnify and hold me harmless from any and all claims, injuries, damages, losses, or suits, including attorney fees, arising out of or in connection with the treasure hunt. I am not responsible for any personal injury, loss, or damage of property that may occur during the treasure hunt. I am not liable for any accidents, injuries, or losses that occur during the course of this activity. Please respect our environment and do not litter or disturb any wildlife while searching. And most importantly, have fun!

When does the hunt start?

Launch date coming soon.

Is this real? And is the coin actually hidden out there?

100%! The silver Kira coin is real and the person who solves the clues gets to keep it. To ensure the legitimacy of the hunt, a substitute (or “proxy”) token is hidden in its place. The person who solves the clues and finds this proxy item will get to trade it in for the silver Kira coin.

What do I do if I’ve solved Kira’s Tale?

Contact me using the information on the proxy item with the solution to officially get the silver Kira coin!

Is this website safe?

Yes, this website is owned and operated in Aura, Queensland, and secured with a current SSL certificate, which keeps you and your data safe. You don’t need to share any sensitive information including credit or debit card numbers, addresses, phone numbers, or surnames. For any concerns or an alternative distribution method for the Kira’s Tale story download, send me a message.

Kira’s tale

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